Hereford Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF11 6TA is located in the Grangetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hereford Street, Cardiff, CF11 6TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF11 6TG, CF11 6TH, CF11 6TB, CF11 6SR, CF11 6PP, CF11 6SH, CF1 7TD, CF11 6SE, CF11 6TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF11 6TA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.8% | 47.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 55.2% | 52.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF11 6TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.6% | 54.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 28.9% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53% | 41.5% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 22.8% | 32.7% | 9.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 17.5% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 23.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 40.4% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 10.9% | 3.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6% | 14.8% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 54.1% | 52.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 61.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 61.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 6% | 14.2% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 12.4% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.4% | 61.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 21.1% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 4.7% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hereford Street was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Grangetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hereford Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Grangetown and the 351st highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hereford Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-06-03 | £286,113 |
| 33 Hereford Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-05-02 | £218,638 |
| 21 Hereford Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-31 | £165,473 |
| 31 Hereford Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-11-15 | £255,548 |
| 11 Hereford Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Terraced, an established residential building | £202,950 | 2018-11-02 | £276,335 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF11 6TA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Lucknow Street , Grangetown CF11 6NA | - not rated | 419 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ninian Park Primary School Virgil Street , Grangetown CF11 8TF | - not rated | 464 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kitchener Primary School Kitchener Road , Canton CF11 6HT | - not rated | 936 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School Oakley Place , Grangetown CF11 7EU | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Caribbean Cuisine | 104 Clare Road, Grangetown | 288 yd | |
| Bab AL-Yemen Restaurant and Takeaway | 132 Clare Road, Grangetown | 321 yd | |
| Pasha Cafe and Takeaway | 136 Clare Road, Grangetown | 336 yd | |
| Pasha Sandwich Bar | 146 Clare Road, Grangetown | 350 yd | |
| Flame Grill House | 179 Clare Road, Grangetown | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Hotel | The Cornwall, 92 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 66 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 336 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 415 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Fish and Chips | 59 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 109 yd | |
| M A Fish Bar | 46 Cornwall Street, Grangetown | 181 yd | |
| Legends | 158 - 160 Clare Road, Grangetown | 378 yd | |
| Victory | 140 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 421 yd | |
| inma's Continental Stores | 152 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 515 yd | |
| Zaeka Ltd | 36 - 38 Tudor Street, Riverside | 634 yd | |
| Eastern Chinese Supermarket | 26 Tudor Street, Riverside | 656 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 1,010 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 1,049 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.